Winter at Mt. Tateyama

The colors and stillness of early winter

Mt. Tateyama transforms into a world of silver with the arrival of winter. The snow-covered Oyama and peaks change their appearance moment by moment as they catch the sunlight or the light of dusk, revealing their majestic forms. The quiet mountain shadows reflected on the surface of Mikurigaike Pond, the clear stream flowing through Raicho Valley and the snow-covered ridgelines, and the peaks glowing in the evening light as seen from Toyama City. Each scene reflects the beauty hidden within the harsh natural environment.

The sound of water echoes through Raityozawa in early winter

Early winter at Raichozawa. Beyond the stream’s clear waters and rugged rocky landscape, the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Tateyama loom. This scene, unique to the season where autumn lingers and winter approaches, reveals Mt. Tateyama’s diverse expressions at the threshold of seasons. Cold air and the sound of water resonate together, a moment where the power of life dwells within the stillness.

The snow-capped peaks stand out against the blue sky.

Mt. Tateyama dons a silver mantle with winter’s arrival, standing out sharply against the blue sky. The contrast between snow and rock accentuates the mountains’ three-dimensional form, while the deep valleys carved into the slopes eloquently speak to nature’s vast scale. The juxtaposition of grasslands still clinging to autumn’s remnants and ridgelines blanketed in fresh snow creates a moment that evokes the passage of seasons.

♦The Alpine Route opens in mid-April each year and closes from late November until mid-April of the following year due to snow accumulation.

Mt. Tateyama Murodo is located at the following address. From here, you can access Mount Oyama, Mikurigaike Pond, and Raichozawa.